1927 Drinks of All Kinds

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PREFACE AND DIRECTIONS

GENERAL DIRECTIONS, ETC.

All Eggs used in the concoction of drinks should be quite fresh, and, when beaten, should be broken into separate glasses and carefully strained. Bitters.—Boker's American bitters should be used, or Angostura, but the latter in smaller quantities. Cordials, Bitters, Syrups, etc., should not be placed in ice, but should be kept in an even and moderate temperature. Glasses.- In the following recipes a *large tumbler will signify what is commonly known as a soda-water glass, capable of holding about a pint, and a 'small tumbler' will similarly signify an ordinary glass, capable of holding about half a pint. When a glass is mentioned without any particular size being stated, it will be noticed that it IS simply used as a vehicle for mixing purposes, and is not given, as in other cases, as a gauge for any of the quantities. All glasses should be perfectly dry and clean before using. Mineral Waters should be kept in a cool temperature and not subjected to sudden changes, and always with corks downwards. Syphons placed directly on ice are liable to explode.